How does carbon move from a burning fuel to air?

Gather more information from an animation about the products of burning fossil fuels. 

Watch the animation twice. The first time you watch it, pay attention to the molecules that are involved. The second time you watch it, pay attention to what is happening to the molecules when they react.

Discuss with your group or class:

• What happened when the molecules reacted?

• What molecules were present at the start of the reaction?

• What molecules were present at the end of the reaction?

• What happened to the atoms in the molecules?

• How did energy transform during the reaction?

• How does this animation help you answer the question, What goes into the air from burning fossil fuels?

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Climate Education Pathways